RF Communications Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

2d•$129,000 - $171,000

About The Position

As a RF Communications Engineer for our Space team, you will contribute to the design of all satellite communications subsystem to include but not limited to bus TT&C, mission data links and inter-satellite links. You will be responsible for possessing deep knowledge on RF and optical systems to include link budget ownership, subsystem design and the integration of NSA approved Type 1 encryption. You will be responsible for authoring space to ground ICD’s and become familiar with Anduril’s ground software enterprise and orbital flight software systems. The Spacecraft Comms team will work closely with related teams, such as the spacecraft design, ground, and flight software, etc., to help improve both the ground and satellite-based capabilities but above all else will be responsible for the successful design, test and operations of the various communications links onboard Anduril’s fleet of spacecraft This role is directly tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC .

Requirements

Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Computer Science, or other engineering degree
Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with an emphasis on system reliability and uptime
Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
Experience with RF subsystem design for space-space and space-ground in multiple orbital regimes
Experience with optical inter-satellite and optical space-ground systems
Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
Clear communication and organizational skills including creating documentation and training materials
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python, Go, C++ and/or Linux systems
A desire to work on critical software and hardware designs in the space domain
Experience testing comms subsystems in laboratory environments that mimic the space environmental constraints
Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and digital spacecraft simulators through nominal and fault scenarios
Exposure to ground station operations and providers
Exposure to US satellite operations policy and constraints for relevant mission threads in all orbits

Responsibilities

Contribute to the spacecraft communications subsystems for various spacecraft programs in all orbital regimes
Integrate with legacy systems to unlock 21st-century capabilities.
Develop modern, software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft communications leveraging proliferated constellations of ground and space-based assets
Own space-to-ground and space-to-space ICDs and designs for communication subsystems
Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
Coordinate with end-users, other operators and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations of the spacecraft systems

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.